Who am I? The Psychosomatic nature of man
Who am I? The Psychosomatic nature of man

Author(s): Traian-Alexandru Miu, Alexandru-Mihai Cîrnaru
Subject(s): Philosophy, Special Branches of Philosophy, Theology and Religion, Philosophy of Religion
Published by: Ideas Forum International Academic and Scientific Association
Keywords: rationalities of creation; human reason; matter; soul; moral consciousness; deification;
Summary/Abstract: Orthodox anthropology does not distance man from God, nor does it seek to destroy man's identity as the bearer of God's image. In this article, we aim to offer a new perspective on human identity within the communion of Trinitarian love, entirely rejecting the tragic error proposed by the evolutionary model. In the first chapter, we discuss the rationality of creation and human reason, emphasizing that man is both reason (manifested through thought and religion) and rationality (manifested in the functioning of internal organs and the sustenance of biological life). The symphony between matter and soul is a profound mystery, which is why the next chapter addresses the deification of man and subsequently the entire creation. The evolution described by Orthodoxy is spiritual and infinite in God. The following chapter explores the uniqueness of human consciousness compared to other animal species, offering three examples: the first two present tests conducted on primates to demonstrate human-like predispositions, while the third describes the social organization of gorillas (in tribes and families). The final chapter examines the fulfillment of creation's purpose in the deified man, as both the biological (the body) and the spiritual (the soul) are called to participate in the process of transfiguration.

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